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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.26, 4,064.34 and 2,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.26, 4,064.34 and 2,326.74 is: 3,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.26 : 4,064.34 = 2,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.26/4,064.34 = 2,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.26x = 4,064.34 × 2,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.26x = 9,456,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,662.45/2,714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.07

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